Witches and witchcraft have become more mainstream over the years, and therefore have become more understood. But even though there are lots of good witches, there are still those out there who use their power for evil. First, Sapphire tells the legend of Upper and Lower Melinda. Then, we’ll learn an old folktale about a family of witches and a giant troll. ... Show More
Dec 2021
Episode CLXXVIII - Witches in Roman Literature
Romans had the reality of witches, those who made the brews and prepared the curses, but also the witches of fiction. In their poems and stories, a witch took on a horrific persona, one that skews much more closely to the modern idea of a witch. Guest: Associate Professor Rhianno ... Show More
43m 45s
May 2019
Seeking Witchcraft Trailer
Do you feel the calling to learn more about witchcraft or Wicca? Is there something about the idea of magic, or spells, that touches some part of your soul? Or is this a topic that you’re just super curious on, and want to know more about? There is so much out there to learn abou ... Show More
59s
Oct 2022
57: The Witches are Coming - Hide Your Broom, Hide Your Goats
<div>Welcome to the Dark History podcast. It’s spooky season babbyyy. Ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and witches. Oooo witches. It’s hard to have a spooky season without witches. But many people hundreds of years ago tried real hard to get rid of all the witches. In today’s episode we’ ... Show More
45m 55s
Oct 2019
S1 Ep13: Broom Closets, Male Witches, and the Witchy Aesthetic
This episode features Ashley and special guests, Gardnerian High Priest and Priestess Sassafras and AuraLea as they discuss what life as witch is like while living both in and out of the broom closest. Sassafras discusses his life as a male witch, and everyone gives their opinion ... Show More
34m 44s